2022-10-12
Many foods in our daily lives contain food additives, yet recurring food safety scandals involving substances like melamine and Sudan Red often cause the public to view additives with extreme caution—or even outright fear. For instance, a slice of whole-grain bread may list as many as 17 food additives on its ingredient label, including calcium sulfate, vitamin C, carotene, calcium lactate, xylanase, malt extract, and amylase, while a single ice cream stick could contain up to 14 different types of additives. Yet, these legally approved food additives are far less "scary" than people might imagine. In fact, these commonly used, legitimate additives pose no real harm to human health. On the other hand, well-known substances like melamine and Sudan Red are not classified as food additives—they’re actually illegal contaminants. Despite this critical distinction, they’re often mistakenly lumped together, leading to unnecessary public concern. Beyond food additives, children also frequently encounter beverage additives in their everyday lives. For example, antioxidants help prevent or slow down the oxidation and breakdown of food ingredients. Take tea drinks, for instance: the natural tea polyphenols added to them not only inhibit discoloration but also preserve the drink’s rich aroma. Meanwhile, colorants—also known as food pigments—are used to enhance or restore the visual appeal of foods, giving them vibrant hues that make them more enticing. Teenagers are at a pivotal stage in their development, making it crucial for them to acquire and internalize accurate knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to food safety. Building this foundation early on can shape lifelong habits, fostering a deeper understanding of food safety and empowering young people to approach food-related crises with rationality and confidence. During today’s science outreach session, the students participated in a hands-on "Rainbow Candy Experiment," which vividly demonstrated what food colorants are all about. Through this engaging activity, they gained a clearer grasp of how these additives work—and, perhaps most importantly, developed a newfound appreciation for the role food safety plays in their daily lives. One sixth-grade student shared excitedly, "I never realized before today that melamine isn’t a food additive—it’s actually an illegal contaminant! This really filled in a gap in my knowledge." Many other kids echoed similar sentiments, vowing to start paying closer attention to ingredient lists and expiration dates whenever they shop for food, ensuring they make healthier choices for themselves and their families.
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